Lubrication; Maintenance Authorized Service; Thermal Protector - Hoover u5491900 Owner's Manual

The edge groomers
When to replace
The edge groomers, located on both sides of
the nozzle, should be replaced when they
appear worn.
What to buy
When purchasing edge groomers, ask for
HOOVER part No. 39511018.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Remove bottom plate as described in "The
belt" section (Fig. 3-10).

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings that
contain sufficient lubrication for the life
of the motor. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Therefore, do not add
lubricant to motor bearings. The agitator is
equipped with two ball bearings that should
be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Fac-
tory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

Thermal protector

An internal thermal protector has been
designed into your cleaner to protect it from
overheating.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and
genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest
Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum
Cleaners - Household" OR -
• checking the Service section of The
Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com
OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated
referral of authorized service outlet loca-
tions (U.S. only).
Installing
3.17
groomers
Lift off both old
edge groomers and
slide new edge
groomers into posi-
tion as shown.
Reposition bottom
plate and secure
with 4 Phillips head
screws.
When the thermal protector activates, the
cleaner will stop running. If this happens,
proceed as follows:
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and disconnect it
from the electrical outlet.
2. Check secondary and final filters for
dirt accumulation.
3. Refer to "Clearing blockages" section.
4. When cleaner is unplugged and the
motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal
protector automatically resets and clean-
ing may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to activate
after following the above steps, your cleaner
may need servicing (see "Service" section).
Do not send your cleaner to Hoover, Inc.,
Company in Glenwillow for service, this will
only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact The
Hoover Consumer Response Center, Phone:
1-800-263-6376.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Eto-
bicoke, Ontario M8W 3R9, Phone:
1-800-263-6376 Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM EST.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete
model number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering parts. (The model number
appears on the back of the cleaner.)
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